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To a certain extent, bumps, burns and bruises are part of growing up. There are, however, more serious injuries that can and should be prevented. According to the National Safety Council, the leading cause of death for children between the ages of one and four is unintentional injury.
With parents having more hectic schedules and planning so many structured activities for their children, kids are having less free time to just play and simply “be kids.” In this activity, you’ll learn how simple cardboard boxes and paper bags can be turned into great tools to foster imaginative play.
Conversations aren’t just for adults. Children can benefit just as much from a dialogue and an exchange of ideas. But knowing what questions to ask and how to ask them is essential to engaging children in an active dialogue. In this activity, you’ll learn how to turn everyday items into a creative guessing game.
You may not realize it, but when kids cook, they’re learning many skills, including math, science, language, literacy and teamwork. Cooking with you can also encourage healthy eating habits and build self-esteem. Plus, they get a chance to practice motor skills through things like pouring, stirring and measuring. In this activity, discover how to get your child interested in cooking and learn some simple recipes that you and your child can make together.
Have you ever noticed how much children seem to love nursery rhymes and songs? How they can hear them over and over again without getting bored? The rhythm, rhyme and repetition in poems make it easy and fun for children to develop language skills. In this activity, discover how to turn beloved nursery rhymes into fun games.

 
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